($1,818+) Boston, MA to Tacoma, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Boston, MA to Tacoma, WA

Full-service movers for the 3,066-mile relocation from Boston, Massachusetts, to Tacoma, Washington, cost between $2,755 and $13,320. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $419 - $2,796, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Boston typically charge a base rate around $340 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Boston to Tacoma:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,755 - $6,521
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,326 - $8,597
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,388 - $13,320

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Boston to Tacoma.

Specialty moving services from Boston, MA to Tacoma, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 96% of Boston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tacoma, 97% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Boston to Tacoma?

Movers licensed to operate in Washington are typically members of the Washington Movers Conference, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Boston, MA to Tacoma, WA

Moving containers from Boston, Massachusetts, to Tacoma, Washington, cost between $2,144 and $7,736. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Boston typically runs around $145/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Boston to Tacoma:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,144 - $4,184
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,892 - $6,062
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,692 - $7,736

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $105 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $210 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Tacoma, WA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $979 in Boston, MA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Boston to Tacoma?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Boston, MA to Tacoma, WA

A rental truck for this 3,066-mile move from Boston, Massachusetts, to Tacoma, Washington, costs between $1,766 and $4,816. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,364 - $1,559
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Boston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Boston to Tacoma based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,766 - $3,294
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,932 - $4,161
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,395 - $4,816

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $105 and $489.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $210.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $1,364 and $1,559 for the 3,066-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $979 for 2 movers in Boston, Massachusetts, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Boston to Tacoma?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Boston, MA to Tacoma, WA

For larger DIY moves from Boston, Massachusetts, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Tacoma, Washington.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $2,181 and $4,664.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Boston to Tacoma:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,910 - $3,506
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,181 - $4,664
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,136 - $6,504

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $105 - $210 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Boston, Massachusetts, for about five hours typically runs $979.

What are the best freight companies from Boston to Tacoma?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Boston, MA vs Tacoma, WA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Tacoma, side by side with Boston on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.